Cercis canadensis Eternal Flame ('Nc2016-2')

RHS Plant Profile
eastern redbud [Eternal Flame]

Synonyms

Cercis canadensis 'Nc2016-2'
Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower

Trees

A deciduous, fairly small multi-stemmed tree with glossy red leaves which gradually turn to beautiful shades of orange and yellow from May through until the autumn. The foliage is unusual as it shows a 'graduated' effect of all those different shades throughout those months. Once mature, dark pink flowers appear on the stems, before the leaves in mid spring. Easy to care for and good for smaller gardens, even if grown in a pot or container

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Cercis are deciduous shrubs or small trees with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright pink pea-flowers opening before or with the leaves, followed by flattened, deep purple pods
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to verticillium wilt and coral spot